In turns, one of the fishermen brothers kept a vigilant eye on the sea from the prow as any distraction could lead to wrecking on a submerged rock. This was always a risk when following along and keeping close to the coast. We had no map to guide us with landmarks to ascertain our progress. I had only the ivory carver’s words for directions.
“Sail north, past the wide estuary, carry on beyond the first large bay, then there’s a settlement named Obar Dheathain with two estuaries, the second is a fishers’ hamlet. If you are unsure, you should put in there and ask but once that harbour is at your backs, there is a long beach until the mouth of the Ythan. If you come to the rugged cliffs, you have gone too far and must turn back.”
Obar DheathainThese instructions oriented us so well, thanks
